South Lake Fish Stocking
Herkimer County, New York · 2011–2025 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, South Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout. South Lake has 28 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2025, with about 90,890 fish stocked over that period.
When South Lake is stocked
South Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September — 20 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
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Poor Lake
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Last stocked September 2025
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2025 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2024 | Brook Trout | 16,000 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2024 | Brook Trout | 2,000 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2023 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 0.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2022 | Brook Trout | 7,510 | 0.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2022 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 0.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Show 20 more stocking records →
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2022 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2021 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 3.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 0.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2020 | Brook Trout | 650 | 4.6" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 7,880 | 4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2019 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2019 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 2,790 | 4.8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2018 | Brook Trout | 800 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2017 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2017 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 3.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2015 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| June 2015 | Brook Trout | 9,910 | 2.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2014 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | 3.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2013 | Brook Trout | 500 | 3.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2012 | Brook Trout | 1,500 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2011 | Brook Trout | 850 | 4.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| September 2011 | Brook Trout | 3,500 | 4.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was South Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, South Lake was last stocked September 2025 with Brook Trout.
What fish species are stocked in South Lake?
South Lake is stocked with Brook Trout.
What time of year is South Lake stocked?
South Lake is typically stocked in fall, most often in September.
How often is South Lake stocked?
South Lake has been stocked about 2 times a year — 28 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2025.
How many fish have been stocked in South Lake?
About 90,890 fish have been stocked in South Lake across 28 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in South Lake?
Fish stocked in South Lake average about 3.6 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.